Spires Of The Saint Andre Cathedral, Bordeaux Stock Photography

Facade of the Saint Andre Cathedral in the french city of Bordeaux. Officially known as the Primatial Cathedral of St Andrew of Bordeaux is this cathedral is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Andrew, seat of the Archbishop of Bordeaux. In 1998, UNESCO designated the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France as a World Heritage site, including the three main churches of Bordeaux : the basilica of St Severinus, the basilica of St Michael and the cathedral of St Andrew. The cathedral was consecrated by Pope Urban II in 1096. Bordeaux Cathedral is built in the Gothic Style; the doors have decorated tympanum with depictions of didactic religious scenes and gargoyles and other decorative sculpture throughout as well as tall, thin spires typical of gothic style.